Deb's Monthly Review

September 2004

Editor: Deb Thompson deb@lightpatch.com

Festivals for Travelers, Sites of the Month, Archives, Selected Links and more.

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Just Fun Site Of The Month: Geo Quiz A point-and-click geography game.		Scientific Site Of The Month: Science a Gogo Odd science news, hot topics, discussion forum and more.

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September Events

For September Travelers

September 1-4, 2004 Sweet Corn Festival Lions Park, Millersport, Ohio.	This is the festival's 58th year, and you can enjoy hot, buttered corn, plus a parade, 4 stages of entertainment, Cob Cleaning corn eating contest, rolling pin throwing contest, storytelling pageant, festival foods and more. Learn More: Call 740-246-6217.
September 3-4, 2004 Blackberry Festival various venues, Bremerton, Oregon.	Pony rides and other fun for children, lots of fresh blackberries and blackberry treats. There is a 5K/1 mile Berry Fun Run. Kids' can do the Berry Dash. Enjoy a chalk art competition, air show, bike show, car show, music, food and arts and crafts. The festival is in its 15th year. Additional Details: Call 360-377-3041.
September 3-5, 2004 National Buffalo Wing Festival Dunn Tire Park on Swan Street, Buffalo, New York.	There's a 0.5K Chicken Wing Run, pageant, cooking demonstrations, vendors, fun for kids, cooking competitions, sauce cooking contests, car show, wing eating contest, entertainment, bobbing for wings, baby wing contest and more. Some events may be ticketed separately. Information: Call 716-565-4141 ext. 10.
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September 3-6, 2004 Box Car Days Downtown, Tracy, Minnesota.	Pageant, parade, beer tent, fly-in breakfast, street dance, softball tournament, carnival midway, food vendors. The event is now in its 77th year. Learn More: Call 507-629-4021.
September 3-6, 2004 Bumbershoot various venues, Seattle, Washington.	More than 2500 artists present poetry, dance, comedy, film, music and more. You pay one price and that is your ticket to everything. In addition to art performances, there will be a craft/artisan marketplace, special activities for kids, an international bazaar, clothing and fiber art for sale, and more. Enjoy foods such as Filipino specialties, curry, pizza, berry shortcake, potstickers, falafel, apple pie, calzone, teriyaki salmon, burgers, bratwurst and dessert crepes. This event is a tremendous entertainment value. For tickets, you can call the number below, call Ticketmaster, or go into a Western Washington Starbucks to purchase. Additional Details: Call 206-628-0888.
September 3-6, 2004 Cantaloupe Festival unknown venue(s), Fallon, Nevada.	Cantaloupe eating contest, Wild West Bear Show, music, karaoke, Jr. rodeo events, gold panning, cowboy poetry, car show, mud volleball, livestock show, arts and crafts, food. Further Information: Call 775-423-2544.
September 4, 2004 Festivale Italiano Hwy 52 & Hwy 77, Hurley, Wisconsin	Music, arts and crafts, food, games for all ages. Find Out More: Call 715-561-4334.
September 4, 2004 Pocono Garlic Festival Courthouse Square, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania	Plan to park at Stroudsburg Borough Park and take the shuttle to the festival. The Garlic Eating Tuba Troubadours consume garlic and then play their music for you. Area vineyards offer wine tastings and sales, and some 50 restaurants feature garlic-laden treats. How about pickled garlic, a hot beef sandwich with creamy garlic sauce, fried garlic sweet potatoes, garlic funnel cake and roasted garlic ice cream? You can buy many of the treats to take home. This is one festival where coolers are very welcome! Bring one and purchase food to take home. Enjoy arts and crafts, music from local radio, a garlic eating contest, and more. Additional Information: Call 610-381-3303 or 570-421-7235.
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September 4, 2004 Heritage Festival Runge Park, Santa Fe, New Mexico.	Motorcycle poker run, silent auction, raffle, food and drink, arts and crafts, pageant BBQ, historical exhibits, street dance, entertainment. Further Details: Call 409-925-8558.
September 4, 2004 Dolan Days unknown venue(s), Dolan Springs, Arizona.	Pancake breakfast, miniature golf, wife calling contest, dance, liar's contest, arts and crafts, and a watermelon eating contest. The Marshall Contest lets you pay Marshall candidates to put your friends and family in jail. There will also be a parade and car show, and food vendors will be on hand. Learn More: Call 928-767-3498.
September 4-6, 2004 Capitola Begonia Festival various venues, Capitola, California.	Sand sculpture contest, music, 52nd nautical parade down Soquel Creek, chalk art, fishing derby, horseshoes on the sand, community beach volleyball, rowboat races, art area for children. Parking in Capitola can be tough on light days, so expect a crowd. Your best plan would be to park at Crossroads Center (Bay Avenue) and take the shuttle to the festival. Find Out Details: Call 831-475-6522.
September 4-6, 2004 Milan Melon Festival Town Square area, Milan, Ohio.	Bingo, classic cars, arts and crafts, pageant, games and rides, parade, melon eating contest, music, chicken BBQ, 10K run, pedal tractor pull, and festival foods (including melon ice cream). Further Information: Call 419-499-9929.
September 4-6, 2004 Findley Lake Harvest Festival Main Street, Findley Lake, New York.	Quilt show, arts and crafts, horse-drawn carriage rides, chicken BBQ, entertainment, farmers market, more. Learn More: Call 716-769-7852.
September 6-11, 2004 Harvest Festival various venues, Steelville, Missouri.	Parade, blues festival, Berryman Adventure Race at Bass River Resort, rodeo, pageant, gospel sing, merchant specials and sidewalk sales, breakfasts, dinners . Additional Details: Call 573-775-5533.
September 7-11, 2004 Concordia Fall Festival Downtown, Concordia, Missouri.	Carnival, pedal tractor pull, back seat driving contest, livestock show, drawings for prizes, pageant, square dance, parades, more. Further Information: Call 660-463-2454.
Colorful festivals are great for taking pictures. Please ask permission before taking photos of arts and crafts items at a festival booth.
September 8-11, 2004 Wellston Coal Festival Downtown, Wellston, Ohio.	Rides, parade, games, contests, commercial and community vendors and displays, pageant, festival foods. Get More Details: Call 740-384-6669.
September 8-12, 2004 Defeat of Jesse James Days various venues, Northfield, Minnesota.	Horseshoe Hunt scavenger competition, medicine show, bingo, entertainment, bank raid reenactments, antique tractors, Jesse James bike tour, parade, arts and crafts, rodeo, square dance, 5K fun walk, helicopter rides, steak dinner, rodeo dance, merchant specials, Ames Mill tours, Teddy Bear Band (bring your bear), breakfasts, carnival. You must have a button to enter some events, and buttons will be readily available at local stores and from golf cart sales during the festival. Further Information: Call 507-645-5604.
September 8-12, 2004 Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival Civic Park on Daugherty Drive, Reynoldsburg, Ohio.	Pooch Parade, tractor race, motorcyle cruise-in, pageant, commercial vendors, free tomato juice, carnival, arts and crafts, entertainment, festival merchandise, tomato exhibits. Learn Details: Call 614-866-2861.
September 9-11, 2004 Grape and Fall Festival Downtown/Hart Park, St. James, Missouri.	The festival is celebrating its 71st year. Enjoy music, food, pageant, carnival and more Additional Information: Call 573-265-3899 or 800-480-3899.
September 9-11, 2004 Seymour Apple Festival unknown venue(s), Seymour, Missouri	It's the 32nd year for this event. Arts and crafts, games, music. Learn More: Call 417-935-2888 or 417-935-4801.
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September 9-11, 2004 Marion Popcorn Festival Downtown, Marion, Ohio.	Pageant, parade (more than 300 units), entertainment, carnival midway, food, activities for kids, popcorn cooking contest, Popcorn 5000 5K Run, Popcorn 100 Bicyle Tour, Marion Midget Football, arts and crafts (on Oak Street), commercial vendors, Popcorn Golf Tournament, Popcorn Volleyball Tournament, much more. Details: Call 740-387-8919.
September 9-12, 2004 Grapevine GrapeFest Main Street, Grapevine, Texas	Auction, wine tasting, tennis tournament, champagne brunch (reservations: 817-410-3185), three stages of entertainment, carnival midway, food and more. Find Out More: Call 817-410-3185 or 800-457-6338.
September 10-11, 2004 Grape and Fall Festival Historic Downing Street, Hollister, Missouri.	Pageant, entertainment, arts and crafts, activities for kids, food, more. (I hear that this festival, like many others, has been struggling to fund its event. They need sponsors, volunteers, and crafters to help them stay sucessful.) Learn Details: Call 417-334-3050.
September 10-11, 2004 Schell City Fall Festival Main Street, Schell City, Missouri.	Games, music, street dance, festival foods. Further Information: Call 417-432-3220.
September 10-11, 2004 A Taste Of Lahaina Lahaina Recreation Park II, Lahaina, Hawaii.	Enjoy tasting-sized portions of food from local restaurants, a beer and wine garden, activities for kids, entertainment and vendors. Get Details: Call 808-667-9193.
September 10-11, 2004 Web City Mining Days unknown venue(s), Webb City, Missouri.	Classic cars, music, carnival, parade, arts and crafts. More: Call 417-781-9696.
September 10-12, 2004 Niagara County Peach Festival Academy Park, Lewiston, New York.	Peach dessert baking contest, peach fuzz contest, entertainment, pageant, parade, cheerleading contest, festival foods, carnival rides, peach shortcake. Additional Information: Call 716-754-4338 or 716-754-7591.
September 10-12, 2004 Huckleberry Festival unknown venue(s), Bingen, Washington.	Carnival, parade, brewers fest, entertainment. Find Out More: Call 509-493-2293 or 509-493-3630.
September 10-12, 2004 Clinton County Corn Festival County Fairgrounds, Wilmington, Ohio.	Antique farm machinery display, games, food, quilt show, entertainment, arts and crafts, Corn Olympics. Further Details: Call 937-382-1965 .
September 10-12, 2004 Broom Corn Festival Downtown, Arcola, Illinois.	National Sweeping Contest, broom making demonstrations, Lawn Rangers, 5K and 10K race, beer tent, parade, arts and crafts, kiddie tractor pull, food. More: Call 217-268-4530.
September 10-12, 2004 Mantua Potato Festival Buchert Park, Mantua, Ohio.	15K Potato Stomp, duck race, pageant, 5K run/walk, antique farm equipment display, classic cars, rides, games for kids, entertainment, potato doughnuts, baked potatoes and other potato dishes. Additional Facts: Call 330-274-0770.
September 10-12, 2004 Boxelder Bug Days unknown venue(s), Minneota, Minnesota.	Prairie Winds Zoo, pedal tractor pull, arts and crafts, street dance, beer garden, variety show, strolling entertainers, photography exhibits, games for kids, 5K run/walk, softball tournament, music, food, more. More: Call 507-872-6790.
September 10-12, 2004 Posen Potato Festival various venues, Posen, Michigan.	Parade, pancake breakfasts, potato displays, flea market, antiques, arts and crafts show (this will possibly be one day only), polka dance, roast beef dinners, polka folk mass, Bump and Run, entertainment, dance, demolition derby, bingo, potato pancake buffet, football. Further Details: Call 989-766-8128.
September 10-12, 2004 St. Louis Art Fair Clayton business district, St. Louis, Missouri.	Artisans show and sell their work, plus there will be jazz and other entertainment. Enjoy festival foods such as hot wings, sandwiches, gelato, kabobs, burritos, seafood and cheesecake. More Information: Call 314-863-0278.
September 10-12, 2004 Tom Mix Festival various venues, DuBois, Pennsylvania.	Best Dressed Western Contest, appearance by a Tom Mix look-a-like, benefit dance, Tom Mix memorabilia on display, collectibles, chess tournament, crafts, food, The festival is in its 25th year. Additional Details: Call 814-371-5010 or 614-371-4406.
September 10-12, 2004 Texas Gatorfest various venues, Anahuac, Texas.	BBQ, street dance (Friday night), Dirty Rice cooking contest, pageants, bike tour, waterfront beer garden, the Great Texas Alligator Roundup, river boat tours and airboat rides, three stages of entertainment, medicine man show, face painting and other fun for kids, arts and crafts. More: Call 409-267-4190 or (days) 409-267-8225.
September 11, 2004 Waterfest unknown venue(s), Excelsior Springs, Missouri.	Arts and crafts, games, food, rides, entertainment. Get Information: Call 816-630-6161.
September 11, 2004 Spinach Festival Sar-Ko-Par-Trails Park, Lenexa, Kansas.	Antiques, arts and crafts, classic cars, local youth dance and gymnastic performances, Spinach Cafe. Enjoy the world's largest spinach salad, which is prepared by Popeye and Olive Oyl. More: Call 913-541-0209.
September 11, 2004 Okrafest Downtown, Checotah, Oklahoma.	Car show, arts and crafts, entertainment, games, brisket cooking contest, free fried okra, okra eating contest, pageant, activities for kids. Find Out Details: Call 918-473-4178.
September 11, 2004 Valparaiso Popcorn Festival Downtown, Valparaiso, Indiana.	Popcorn Panic 5M run and Popcorn 5K walk, 9-11 moment of reflection, Lit'l Kernel Puff (kiddie run), hot air balloons, storytelling, entertainment, parade, car cruise, more than 500 arts and crafts booths, more than 50 food vendors. More: Call 219-464-8332.
September 11-12, 2004 Eastport Salmon Festival various venues, Eastport, Maine	Antiques, tours of salmon pens by boat, entertainment, salmon dinners, arts and crafts, raffle, educational displays, microbrewery tent, strawberry shortcake. Come to town a day early and enjoy Paint Eastport Day. Additional Information: Call 207-853-4644.
September 11-12, 2004 California Dried Plum Festival Yuba Sutter Fairgrounds, Yuba City, California.	Firefighters' Cooking Contest, dishes made with dried plums (which we used to call prunes), entertainment. More: Call 530-671-3100.
September 11-12, 2004 Burrillville Arts & Crafts Festival Routes 107 & 98, Burrillville, Rhode Island.	Entertainment, activities for children, arts and crafts. Further Information: Call 401-568-1741.
September 11-12, 2004 Gunnison/Crested Butte Fall Festival various venues, Crested Butte, Colorado.	Micro Brew fest, chili and salsa cooking contests (in Crested Butte). the fun moves to Gunnison on Sunday with more food and events. Get Details: Call 800-545-4505.
September 11-12, 2004 Canal Days various venues, Cambridge City, Indiana.	Antique tractor show, golf tournament, baby contest, kid's fishing contest, vendors, arts and crafts, Firefighter 5K run and 2 mile walk, car show, coloring contest, fashion show, historic encampment, dance contest, karaoke, entertainment, duck race, parade, more. Find Out More: Call 765-478-4689.
September 11-12, 2004 Grain Valley Fair Daze Main Street, Grain Valley, Missouri.	Parade, arts and crafts, fireworks, entertainment, food. Details: Call 816-847-2627.
September 11-12, 2004 Clothesline Festival Memorial Art Gallery grounds, Rochester, New York.	600 artists show and sell their work, with special presentations, art area for children, food, festival merchandise and more. Plan to park at East Main and Solo Streets and take the shuttle. Find Out More: Call 585-473-7720.
September 11-12, 2004 Maryland Seafood Festival Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis, Maryland.	Arts and crafts, seafood, entertainment. Additional Details: Call 410-268-7676.
September 11-12, 2004 Artfest Wilcox Square, Castle Rock, Colorado.	150 artisans show and sell their work, plus you can enjoy entertainment on stage, strolling entertainers, Children's Imagination Zone, microwbrew tasting, food. The event is in its 15th year. More Facts: Call 303-688-4597.
September 11-12, 2004 Little Falls Arts & Crafts Fair Downtown, Little Falls, Minnesota.	Some 900 juried artists participate in this event. 70 food vendors will be there to feed the festival-goers. You can park at the Morrison County Fairgrounds and catch a shuttle to the downtown area, although there will be parking around town. Additional Details: Call 320-632-5155.
September 11-12, 2004 Mushroom Festival various venues, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.	Mushroom cook-off, cooking demonstrations, guided tours of a mushroom farm, rides for kids, entertainment, Beatlemania, arts and crafts, golf tournament, Underground Railroad heritage tours, soup and wine tasting, remote control air show, more. More: Call 888-440-9920.
September 11-12, 2004 Funfest Broad Street, downtown, Hazelton, Pennsylvania.	Car show, parade, Wing Fling, fireworks, entertainment, Hula-Hoop Contest, bed race, variety show, arts and crafts. Find Out Details: Call 800-698-7111.
September 11-12, 2004 TomatoFest Emerson Park, Auburn, New York.	Arts and crafts, commercial vendors, entertainment, food vendors. It would be great if everyone who attends brings a donation of canned food. More: Call 315-253-5611.
September 11-12, 2004 Burrillville Arts & Crafts Festival Routes 107 & 98, Burrillville, Rhode Island.	Entertainment, activities for children, arts and crafts. Further Information: Call 401-568-1741.
September 12, 2004 Pet Rock Festival Quinsigamond College, Worcestershire, Massachusetts	These folks raised a lot of money last year. The event benefits local animal shelters and similar groups. Enjoy a cat photo contest, dog-owner look-alike contest, best bark contest, dog and frisbee show, festival merchandise, carnival games, entertainment, festival foods such as veggie wraps and cotton candy, information on animal rescue and adoption. Find Out More: Call 508-755-8004 ext. 245 or 508-845-8051 ext. 227.
September 13, 2004 Kolache Festival Courthouse Square, Caldwell, Texas.	The festival celebrates its 20th year, with arts and crafts, polka music, costumes, kolache bake show, recipes, kolache eating contest, Kolache Krunch 5K run/walk, food. Further Details: Call 979-567-3218.
September 14-18, 2004 McClure Bean Soup Festival unknown venue(s), McClure Pennsylvania.	Lots of food, including the bean soup. There will also be historical reenactors, fireworks, basket bingo, doggie parade, garden tractor pull, country music karaoke, carnival, entertainment. It's the 113th year for this event. Any veteran who attends in uniform will get free soup. (I have some conficting information on dates for this event, so do call to be certain the dates are correct.) More: Call 800-338-7389.
September 17-18, 2004 Arts & Crafts Festival & Taste of Hutchinson Library Square Park, Hutchinson, Minnesota.	Now in its 30th year, the festival draws more than 200 artisans to show and sell their work. More than 20 food vendors have something to keep your energy up for browsing. The event is held rain or shine. Additional Information: Call 320-587-5252.
September 17-18, 2004 Heritage Day Downtown, Houston, Missouri.	Antique tractor display, pageant, arts and crafts, contests, entertaiment. Additional Details: Call 417-967-2220.
September 17-19, 2004 Jordan Fall Festival unknown venue(s), Jordan, New York.	Pancake breakfast, pumpkin painting, cake walk, greased pole climbing, classic cars, jazz fest, crafts, vendors, duck race, entertainment, drawings for prizes, used book sale. The festival is in its 58th year. Questions: Call 315-730-7498.
September 17-19, 2004 Peanut Butter Festival Gumtown Park, New Bethelem, Pennsylvania.	Parade, carnival, crafts, entertainment, food, 5K run. Further Details: Call 814-275-3929 or 914-536-6615.
September 17-19, 2004 Blue Springs Fall Festival Main Center, Blue Springs, Missouri.	Parade, lip sync contest, entertainment, more than 250 arts and crafts booths, children's area, beer garden, biscuits and gravy breakfast, bingo, karaoke contest, martial arts demonstrations, poker tournament, festival foods. Information: Call 816-228-6322.
September 17-19, 2004 Jesse James Festival Festival Grounds, on Hwy. 33, north of town, Kearney, Missouri.	Parade, 5K/10K run and 5K walk, BBQ contest, arts and crafts, mule show, carnival, Jesse James Corral for kids, horseshoe pitching tournament, rodeo, breakfast buffet, entertainment, festival foods. (The carnival begins on Thursday evening.) Learn Details: Call 816-628-4646.
September 17-19, 2004 Greentree Festival Kirkwood Park, Kirkwood, Missouri.	The event is in its 44th year, and the celebration includes a Canine Frisbee Contest, food, entertainment, and more than 200 arts and crafts booths. Questions: Call 314-984-5984.
September 17-19, 2004 Nappanee Apple Festival Downtown, Nappanee, Indiana.	Parade, fresh apples, apple peeling contest, apple bake-off, antique fire truck show, classic cars, apple butter, apple cider, frog jumping contest, 5K run, cheerleading contest, arts and crafts, scarecrow contest, commercial booths, apple cobbler and fritters, and other foods. Further Information: Call 574-773-7812.
September 17-19, 2004 Pennsylvania Bavarian Oktoberfest Downtown, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.	The Poverty Neck Hillbillies headline the event again this year. You can enjoy German music and dance, fireworks, rides, games, crafts and plenty of food. Additional Details: Call 724-745-1812.
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September 17-19, 2004 Eugene Celebration Downtown, Eugene, Oregon.	Also called The Big EC, this festival includes a parade, canoe regatta, 5K walk, pet parade, health information, KidZone, art show, entertainment on several stages, and foods such as gyros, Tofu Tia, curry, tamales, fried ravioli, corn on the cob and more. (how about candy bars baked in puff pastry and then dipped in chocolate?) Further Information: Call 541-681-4108.
September 17-19, 2004 Southside Fall Festival & Rodeo Hyde Park, St. Joseph, Missouri	Professional rodeo events at the Stockyard Arena, entertainment, activities for children, petting zoo, food court, arts and crafts. This is an alcohol-free event. Find Out More: Call 816-238-3515.
September 17-19, 2004 Irish Festival Fifth Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland.	Strolling entertainers, Irish language lessons, songs and stories for kids, puppet shows, vendors, Irish dance and other musical entertainment, and festival foods, plus ethnic specialties such as Irish stew and corned beef. Get Information: Call 410-747-6868.
September 17-19, 2004 Francesville Fall Festival Downtown, Francesville, Indiana	Carnival games and rides, car show, entertainment, dinners, arts and crafts, baked goods, collectibles, scarecrow contest, 3-on-3 basketball, festival foods. Find Out More: Call 219-567-9689.
September 17-19, 2004 East Side Floral & Antique Festival Blackstone Boulevard, across from Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, Rhode Island.	Lecture series, vendors, antiques, fall planting gardens, more. Learn Details: Call 401-785-9459 ext. 206.
September 17-19, 2004 Festival of the Forks Downtown, Albion, Michigan	Parade, carnival, art show, crafts, flea market, food vendors, Boy Scout canoe race, 5K run/walk, magician, more. Additional Information: Call 517-629-5533.
September 17-19, 2004 German Russian Schmeckfest unknown venue(s), Eureka, South Dakota	Arts and crafts, ethnic foods, vintage vehicle show, variety show. Details: Call 605-284-2455.
September 18, 2004 Sunflower Fair Downtown, La Porte, Indiana	American Red Cross 5K run & health walk, trolly rides, more than 80 crafts and collectibles booths, classic cars, rib cook-off, art, entertainment, food. Find Out More: Call 219-325-5354 or 219-362-3178.
September 18, 2004 King Turkey Day various venues, Washington, Minnesota	I have conflicting dates for this event, so check before you go! Additional Details: Call 507-372-2929 or 800-279-2919.
September 18, 2004 Bethel Harvest Fest Village Common, Bethel, Maine	Chowdah Cook-Off, apple pie baking contest, wagon rides, chain saw art, produce, arts and crafts, music, food. Find Out More: Call 207-824-2282.
September 18, 2004 Monett Fall Festival Downtown, Monett, Missouri	Puppet show, arts and crafts, truck and motorcycle shows, carnival, entertainment, Best Mom Contest, more. Further Information: Call 417-235-3349.
September 18-19, 2004 Creative Arts Guild Festival Downtown, Dalton, Georgia	Children's activities, arts and crafts, entertainment, food. Additional Details: Call 706-278-0168. Note: While you are in the area, see if Crown Gardens & Archives is open. Dalton is known for carpet, but before that, chenille fabric (and fabric in general) was a major industry. You can see exhibits of industry, Cherokee history, the Civil War years and more.
September 18-19, 2004 Johnny Appleseed Festival Archer Park, Fort Wayne, Indiana.	Civil War encampment, Native American Village portrayal, visits to the Johnny Appleseed gravesite, farmers' market, antiques and collectibles, crafts, medicine show, old crafts demonstrations, area for kids, entertainment. More: Call 260-483-5638.
September 18-19, 2004 Ohio Pawpaw Festival Lake Snowden, Albany, Ohio	Pawpaw cooking contest, pawpaw wheat beer, music, art, pawpaw trees for sale, cooking demonstrations, pawpaw ice cream, pawpaw eating contest. Find Out Details: Call 740-698-2124.
September 18-19, 2004 Autumn Moon Festival Chinatown, San Francisco, California	Parade, lion dancing, martial arts demonstrations, cooking demonstrations, magic show, entertainment, talent show, moon cakes, activities for children. Questions: Call 415-982-6306.
September 18-19, 2004 Clark County Mule Festival County Fairgrounds on Rt. EE, Kahoka, Missouri.	Mule sporting events (such as mule polo), quilt displays, trail ride, carnival midway, rodeo, silent auction, flea market, arts and crafts. Some events charge admission. Learn Details: Call 660-866-2330.
September 18-19, 2004 Maple Fall Festival Wildwood Park & Zoo, Marshfield, Wisconsin	Pancake and maple syrup breakfast, entertainment, more than 250 arts and crafts booths, sunflower house contest, largest sunflower contest results, food court. Further Information: Call 715-384-3454 or 800-422-4541.
September 18-19, 2004 Big River Days Riverfront Park, Clarksville, Missouri	Food, tours of the lock, 5,000 gallon aquariuim, historic reenactments, activities for kids, river otter show, music. Find Out More: Call 573-242-3132.
September 19-21, 2004 Humansville Fall Festival Downtown, Humansville, Missouri.	Games and rides, parade, area for kids. Learn Details: Call 417-754-2257.
September 19-25, 2004 Persimmon Festival Main Street area, Mitchell, Indiana.	Persimmon pudding cooking contest, entertainment, food booths, scavenger hunt, pageant, carnival rides, more. The celebration goes on for a full week. Questions: Call 800-580-1985.
September 21-25, 2004 Jackson County Apple Festival Downtown, Jackson, Ohio	Parades, crafts, quilt show at the library, cheerleading competition, lip sync contest, apple butter, entertainment, ice cream blizzard eating contest, martial arts demonstrations, pageants, gospel music, baby stroller race, baby crawling contest, carnival rides, rollerblade contest, apple pie baking contest, lawn mower races. Find Out More: Call 740-286-1339.
September 22-25, 2004 Black Walnut Festival City Park, Stockton, Missouri.	Pet show, talent show, parade, carnival rides, baby contest, local crafts, music, food. Additional Information: Call 412-276-5213.
September 23-25, 2004 Raytown Roundup Days Downtown, Raytown, Missouri.	Parade, Merry-go-round, games, talent contest, food, food. Learn Details: Call 816-353-8500.
September 23-26, 2004 World Chicken Festival Downtown, London, Kentucky.	Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Moving Wall on display, Gospel Eggstravaganza, antique cars, volleyball tournament, activities for kids, parade, entertainent, tribute to Colonel Sanders, chicken cooking contest, World's Largest Skillet, chicken dinners. More: Call 800-348-0095.
September 23-26, 2004 Barnesville Pumpkin Festival Downtown, Barnesville, Ohio.	Pumpkin growing contest results, pumpkin rolling contest, parade, queen pageant, classic cars, crafts displays, farm machinery displays, hog calling, quilt displays, music, tall tales, banjo and fiddle contest, pumpkin pie baking contest. Further Information: Call 740-425-4300.
September 23-26, 2004 Oktoberfest Town Square, Marienville, Pennsylvania.	Arts and crafts, music, demonstrations, pet parade, wood carvers, street dance, horse and wagon rides, children's area, drawings for prizes, food, bed races. Questions: Call 814-725-4262.
September 24-25, 2004 Harvest Fest Main Street, Emmett, Ohio	Merchant sales, vendors, arts and crafts, bake sale, other foods. This event is in its 12th year. Further Details: Call 208-365-3485.
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September 24-25, 2004 Pioneer Days unknown venue(s), Marquand, Missouri.	Antique tractors on display, classic cars, arts and crafts, bluegrass festival, tours of the local depot, food, games. Questions: Call 573-783-7525.
September 24-26, 2004 Pelican Festival Civic Center, Grove, Oklahoma.	Pelican viewing tours, carnival, parade, talent competition, arts and crafts, food. The event is in its 21st year. More Information: Call 866-588-4726.
September 24-26, 2004 Wanatah Scarecrow Festival Downtown, Wanatah, Indiana	Scarecrow Scamper fun run for kids, car show, parade, talent show, commercial vendors, toy and collectibles show, Scarecrow Stampede 5K run and 3K walk, arts and crafts, antiques, games and food. Further Details: Call 219-733-2183 or 800-584-1417.
September 24-26, 2004 Bayfest unknown venue(s), Corpus Christi, Texas	Non-profit booths, arts and crafts, entertainment, activities for children, Bayfest Run, carnival rides and games, fireworks. Find Out More: Call 361-887-0868.
September 24-26, 2004 Rhythm & Ribs Raley Field, Sacramento, California.	Rib cooking contest with samples for everyone, and lots of music on three stages. You can also enjoy arts and crafts and extra activities for kids. Additional Information: Call 916-376-4676.
September 24-26, 2004 Whole Enchilada Fiesta Downtown, Las Cruces, New Mexico.	5K run/1-mile fun run, martial arts demonstrations and competitions, parade, cooking contest, entertainment, carnival rides, festival foods, arts and crafts, activities for kids, motorcycle and car show, festival foods, the making of The World's Largest Enchildada. The Enchilada is a tradional layered one, and requires 750 pounds of stone ground corn. Its toppings include 175 pounds of grated cheese. The celebration is in its 24th year. Find Out More: Call 505-526-1938.
September 24-26, 2004 Oktoberfest Downtown, Lee's Summitt, Missouri	Arts and crafts, music, area for children, beer garden, carnival, German food and more. Further Details: Call 816-524-2424.
September 24-26, 2004 Oktoberfest Berkley Riverfront Park, Kansas City, Missouri	German food and beverages, two stages of entertainment, an area for children, arts and crafts, fireworks, carnival. Details: Call 816-691-2140.
September 24-26, 2004 Cory Apple Fest Community Center, Cory, Indiana	Tractor display, carnival, food, antiques, arts and crafts, entertainment. Find Out More: Call 812-864-2229.
September 25, 2004 Hallettsville Kolache Fest Knights of Columbus Hall, Hallettsville, Texas	Polka music, car show, karaoke contest, activities for children, arts and crafts, domino tournament, parade, kolache baking contest, kolache eating contest, arts and crafts. Further Details: Call 979-567-3218.
September 25, 2004 Oil Patch Jamboree Downtown and Way Park, Drumright, Oklahoma.	Food vendors, games for kids, 5K job, entertainment, contests, parade. More: Call 918-352-2631.
September 25-26, 2004 Taste of Morgan Hill Main Steet & Monterey Road, Morgan Hill, California.	Classic cars, entertainment, commercial vendors, arts and crafts, music and food. Learn Details: Call 408-779-9994.
September 25-26, 2004 Great Adirondack Fall Festival Elm Lake Road, Speculator, New York.	Arts and crafts, chair-lift rides, vendors, music, food. Questions: Call 518-548-7311.
September 25-26, 2004 Stowe Oktoberfest unknown venue(s), Stowe, Vermont.	Local micro-brewed beers, parade, German music, German foods, children's area. More: Call 802-GO-STOWE.
September 25-26, 2004 Autumn Gold Bond Park, Estes Park, Colorado.	Bratwurst, beer and cider, music, drawings for prizes. Additional Information: Call 800-44-ESTES.
September 25-26, 2004 Hudson Valley Garlic Festival The Grieg Farm, Red Hook, New York.	Music, wine, and food in a great setting. Learn Details: Call 845-758-1234.
September 25-26, 2004 Taste of Rhode Island Newport Yachting Center, Newport, Rhode Island.	40 local restaurants and caterers present appetizer-sized portions of food. There will also be entertainment, vendors and activities for children. Further Information: Call 401-846-2600.
September 25-26, 2004 Fall Harvest Festival Central Park, North Branch, Minnesota	Vehicle fair, arts and crafts, remote control car races, Spud Run, classic car show, food. Details: Call 651-674-4077.
September 25-26, 2004 Geneva Grape Jamboree Downtown at intersection of Routes 534 & 20, Geneva, Ohio.	Parades, pageant, grape stomping, arts and crafts, sports events, raffle, exhibits, entertainment, and treats such as freshly squeezed grape juice. The event is in its 41st year. Additional Information: Call 440-466-JAMB.
September 25-26, 2004 Adams Avenue Street Fair Adams Avenue (between Bancroft & 35th streets), San Diego, California.	This is the event's 23rd year, and it features lots of food, carnival rides, beer gardens, arts and crafts, and plenty of music. Those scheduled to perform this year include The Shamrockers, Peggy Watson, Becky Barksdale Trio, Jupiter Affect, and Texmaniacs. Further Details: Call 619-282-7833.
September 26, 2004 Colden Visual Arts & Crafts Fair At Route 240 & Boston Colden Road, Colden, New York.	Arts and crafts, entertainment, antique car show, BBQ. To Find Out More: Call 716-941-5016.
September 27 - October 3, 2004 Northeast Kingdom Fall Foliage Festival various venues, Cabot, Vermont.	The festival actually takes place in several towns, and includes music, crafts, silent auction, fall color viewing, special dinners and more. Further Information: Call 802-639-6379 or 802-748-3678.
September 30 - October 2, 2004 Ozark Black Gold Walnut Festival Piney Creek Park, Alton, Missouri.	Pumpkin carving, Anything Goes contest, games, music, carnival, food, arts and crafts. Get Details: Call 417-778-7295.
September 30 - October 3, 2004 Buckwheat Festival various venues, Kingwood, West Virginia	Livestock exhibits, buckwheat cake dinners, arts and crafts, drawings for prizes, entertainment, pet show, classic cars, commercial and agricultural exhibits, road bowling, fireworks. Find Out More: Call 304-329-0021.
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September Somethings! Brief, bare-boned last-minute festival listings:
September 3 Oktoberfest, Bavarian Hall, Jackson, Missouri, 573-243-8131 September 3-4 Mining Days, Marysville, Utah, 435-326-4506 September 3-4 Old Settlers Festival, Bean Blossom, Indiana, 812-988-2626 September 3-5 Dusk 'Til Dawn Blues Festival, Rentiesville, Oklahoma, 918-473-2411 September 3-6 Marshmallow Festival, Ligonier, Indiana, 260-894-3042 or 260-894-9000 September 3-6 Little Italy Festival, Clinton, Indiana 812-234-5555 or 800-366-3043 September 3-6 Earl Park Fall Festival, Earl Park, Indiana, 219-474-6563 September 3-6 Apple Festival, Downtown, Hendersonville, North Carolina September 3-6 Santa-Cali-Gon Days, Independence Square, Independence, Missouri, 816-252-4745 September 3-6 Balloonfest, Couer d'Alene, Idaho, 208-667-2314 September 3-18 Moab Music Festival, Moab, Utah, 435-259-7003 September 4 Lumberjack Festival, Andes, New York, 845-676-3143 September 4 Prairie Arts Festival, West Point, Mississippi September 4 September Fest, Downtown, Ventura, Iowa, 641-829-3808 September 4-5 Hatch Valley Chili Festival, Hatch, New Mexico September 4-5 Heritage Celebration, Memorial Park, Foresthill, California, 530-367-2474 September 4-5 Mad River Valley Craft Fair, Kenyon's Field on Rte. 100,                             Waitsville, Vermont, 802-496-4420 (before 8:30 p.m.) September 4-5 Big Muddy Blues Festival, Laclede's Landing, St. Louis, Missouri, 314-241-5875 September 4-6 Tapestry Arts (Tapestry In Talent), San Jose, California, 408-494-3590 September 5 Labor Day Lobsterfest, Westport, New York, 518-962-4899 September 5 Salsa Fiesta, Creede, Colorado, 800-327-2102 September 5-6 Mamou Cajun Music Festival, Mamou, Louisiana September 8-12 Grande Festa Italiana, Port Washington, New York, 516-767-3123 September 9-11 Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival, Norwich, New York, 607-336-3378 September 10-12 Harvest Festival, Cromwell, Minnesota, 218-644-3570 September 10-11 Doodle Soup Days, Bradford, Tennessee, 731-742-3494 September 10-11 Fair at Saint Raphael, Raleigh, North Carolina, 919-368-6828 September 10-11 Harvest Home Festival, Springfield, Missouri, 417-868-8622 September 10-12 Nordicfest, Libby, Montana, 406-293-6430 September 10-12 Seafood Festival, Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, 800-GETATAN September 10-12 Greek Festival, 120th & Wornall, Kansas City, Kansas, 816-942-9100 September 10-12 Popeye Picnic, Chester, Illinois, 618-826-5000 ext. 221 September 10-12 Migratory Bird Festival, Veteran's Park, Alturas, California, 530-233-4434 September 11 Scott County Sorghum Festival, Oneida, Tennessee, 800-645-6905 September 11-12 North Carolina Gourd Festival, State Fairgrounds,                               Raleigh, North Carolina, 919-557-5946 September 11-12 Fine Arts Festival, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 479-571-3337 September 13-14 Scarecrow Festival, Peddlers Village, Lahaska, Pennsylvania, 215-794-4000 September 13-14 Louisiana Folklife Festival, Monroe, Louisiana September 16-18 Hootin' And Hollarin', Gainsville, Missouri, 417-679-4913 September 16-18 Fayette County Cotton Festival, Somerville, Tennessee, 901-465-8690 September 16-19 Shrimp Festival, Yemassee, South Carolina, 843-589-2120 September 16-19 Country Harvest Festival, Maysville, Missouri September 17-18 Back to the Fifties, Courthouse Square, Lebanon, Indiana, 765-482-1320 September 17-19 Railroad Days, Depot Park, Pleasant Hill, Missouri, 816-540-3266 September 17-19 Monterey Jazz Festival, County Fairgrounds, Monterey, California, 925-275-9255 September 17-19 Scarecrow Festival, Washington, Ohio, 740-335-7514 September 17-19 Street Painting Festival, Raleigh, North Carolina, 919-828-7834 September 17-19 Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival, San Pedro, California, 310-366-6472 September 17-19 Wizard of Oz Festival, Chesterton, Indiana, 219-926-5513 September 17-19 Grecian Festival, State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, North Carolina, 919-781-4548 September 17-19 Saengerbund Oktoberfest, Newark, Delaware, 302-366-9454 September 18 Walker Fun Days, Walker, Missouri September 18 Lark Fest, Lark Street, Albany, New York, 528-434-3861 September 18 Autumnfest, Owensville, Missouri, 573-437-4270 September 18 Potato Fest, Richford, New York, 607-657-2526 September 18 Hopedale Day in the Park, Town Park, Hopedale, Massachusetts, 508-473-8439 September 18-19 Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival, Mill Valley, California, 415-381-8090 September 18-19 Quaker Arts Festival, Niddle School, Orchard Park, New York, 716-677-ARTS September 18-19 Ottertoberfest, St. Louis Zoo, St. Louis, Missouri, 314-781-0900 September 18-19 Harwich Cranberry Festival, Harwich Port, Massachusetts, 508-430-2811 September 18-19 Family Festival by the Sea, Lido Beach Town Park, Hempstead, New York, 516-489-5000 September 18-19 Carousel Festival, Burlington, North Carolina September 18-19 Fall Festival/Chili Cook-off , Rockaway Beach, Missouri, 800-798-0178 September 18-25 Frontier Days, Eva, Alabama, 256-796-7023 September 19 St. Teresa's Basque Festival, Fuji Park, Carson City, Nevada, 775-885-1434 September 22-26 Sugar Cane Festival, New Iberia, Louisiana, 337-369-9323 September 23-26 Festival in the Park, Freedom Lake Park, Charlotte, North Carolina September 24 Chile & Frijole Festival, Pueblo, Colorado, 719-542-1704 September 24-25 Tallahatchie Riverfest, Courthouse lawn, New Albany, Mississippi Setpember 24-26 Pensacola Seafood Festival, Seville Square, Pensacola, Florida, 850-433-6512 September 24-26 San Francisco Blues Festival, San Francisco, California, 415-979-5588 September 24-26 Antique and Apple Festival, Moulton, Alabama, 256-974-8813 September 24-26 Remembering James Dean Festival, Fairmount, Indiana, 765-948-4555 September 24-26 Flat Rock Music Festival, Flat Rock, North Carolina September 24-26 Septoberfest, Bozeman, Montana, 406-582-3270 September 24-26 Oktoberfest, East Beach Boulevard, Gulfport, Mississippi, 228-864-4310 September 24-26 Fall Festival, Downtown, Boulder, Colorado, 303-440-3774 September 25 Fall Festival, Walther Park, DeSoto, Missouri, 636-586-4062 September 25 Soybean Festival, Portageville, Missouri September 25 Corndog Festival, Lakewood Theater, Dallas, Texas, 214-769-9704 September 25 Rods & Ribs On Main Street, Ozark Square, Ozark, Arkansas, 479-667-5337 September 25-26 Whiskey Rebellion Celebration, Vine & North, Berlin, Pennsylvania, 814-267-5054 September 25-26 Art in the Pass, Memorial Park, Pass Christian, Mississippi September 26 Asian Moon Festival, Worcester, Massachusetts, 508-799-4406 September 26 Carmel Mission Fiesta, Carmel, California, 831-624-9035
Other September 2004 Events You Might Enjoy
September 4 Art Walk, Downtown, Ocean Springs, Mississippi, 228-875-4424 September 4-5 Stormville Airport Antique Show & Flea Market, Stormville, New York, 845-221-6561 September 4-6 Arts & Fine Craft Festival, Stratton Mountain, Vermont September 5 Wave-Fest, Coleman Avenue, Waveland, Mississippi, 228-467-3922 September 5 Antiques in the Square, City Park, Clear Lake, Iowa, 641-357-4000 September 10-11 Lake Shore Volunteer Fire Company Field Days & Carnival, Hamburg, New York September 10-11 Arenzville Burgoo (soup), Arenzville, Illinois September 10-12 Camel Races, Carson City, Nevada, 775-847-7500 September 11 Mississippi Gulf Coast Blues Festival, County Fairgrounds, Jackson, Mississippi September 11 Dam J.A.M. Bicycle Tour, Whitaker Park, Pryor, Oklahoma, 918-825-0157 September 11 Masters Tour (gardens), Santa Cruz, California, 831-206-3623 September 11 Sidewalk Arts Festival, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 605-336-1167 September 11 Missouri Chili Cook-Off, West Port Plaza, St. Louis, Missouri, 314-576-2727 ext. 211 September 11-12 Seafood Festival, Point Cadet Plaza, Biloxi, Mississippi, 228-374-2717 September 11-19 Friendship Flea Market, Friendship, Indiana, 859-341-9188 September 12 Great Fire Engine Rally, St. Louis, Missouri, 314-487-9154 September 17-18 Great Forest Park Balloon Race, St. Louis, Missouri September 17-19 Cherry's Jubilee, Monterey, California, 831-759-1836 September 17-19 Off The Beaten Path Studion Tour, Mountain View, Arkansas, 870-269-8068 September 18 Farm Aid 2004, White River Ampitheatre, Seattle, Washington, 800-FARM-AID September 18 Marching Band Competition, SMSU campus, Marshall, Minnesota, 507-532-2157 September 18 Arkansas State Hillbilly Chili Cookoff, Bull Shoals, Arkansas, 870-445-4443 September 18 Hawk Watch (migration), Mount Magazine State Park, Paris, Arkansas September 18-19 Scottish Games, Chandler Park, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 918-499-2585 September 18-19 Mendon Arts Festival, Rte. 251 and 64, Mendon, New York, 585-624-3182 September 18-19 Santa Clara Art and Wine Festival, Central Park, Santa Clara, California September 18-19 Artists In The Country, 57 County Road,                               Woodstock, Connecticut, achuk@mindspring.com September 18-19 Arts and Crafts Show, Diamondhead, Mississippi, 228-255-2697 September 24-26 Renewable Energy Roundup, Fredericksburg, Texas, 512-326-3391 September 24-26 Arts & Crafts Christmas Spectacular, New Castle, Pennsylvania Setpember 25 Hot! Hot! Hot! Chili Cook-Off, Alton, Illinois, 618-463-1016 September 25 A Celebration of Books, Corning, New York, 607-936-4732 September 25 Neptune Festival, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 757-498-0215 or 866-NEP-FEST September 25-26 Candy Dance Arts & Crafts, Genoa, Nevada, 775-782-8696 September 25-26 Gem and Mineral Expo, Museum Complex, Joplin, Missouri, 417-623-1180 September 25 - October 3 Autumn Leaf Festival, Clarion, Pennsylvania September 26 A Taste of the North Country, Glen Falls, New York, 518-745-7076 September 29 Arts & Crafts Show, Westmoreland Mall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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